[Method] Keyless entry fails on 1950 Oldsmobile 88 - immobilizer active?

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Kingkong
Member since November 2022 • 96 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 1950 Oldsmobile 88?

Posted on October 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1038 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1950 Oldsmobile 88. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Lionheart
Member • 13 posts

Does this method work for the 1950 Oldsmobile 88 models from 2010 onward?

October 16, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 96 posts

Same problem on my 1950 Oldsmobile 88. Watching for any working solutions.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 89 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1950 Oldsmobile 88.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 29 posts

I tried this with my 1950 Oldsmobile 88 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 19, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 58 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1950 Oldsmobile 88 before?

October 20, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 135 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1950 Oldsmobile 88.

October 21, 2024 Reply

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